Marijuana Business Formation and Operation

The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms prides itself on remaining on the cutting edge of the medical marijuana industry, the most exciting emerging industry of our time.

Over the past six years, Kimberly as helped create, defend and advise hundreds of medical cannabis businesses.Kimberly provides extensive counsel to medical marijuana businesses and cultivators on the laws, rules and regulation at the federal, state and local level.The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms pays close attention to the political climate of the medical marijuana industry and important policy decisions, which directly impact your business.This focus allows Kimberly to provide guidance and strategic advise to clients based on the most recent criminal and civil enforcement patterns and to prepare our clients to be compliant with upcoming legislation.This level of expertise allows clients to focus on creating and developing and scaling their businesses, while still remaining compliant and up to date with the law.Kimberly is dedicated to working hand in hand with her clients to continue to legitimize the cannabis industry.

Medical cannabis services provided by The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms include:

Comprehensive legal consultations designed to address federal, state and local law. Kimberly will thoroughly discuss how Collectives and Cultivators can operate lawfully within the state of California. Consultations cover issues such as:

Full Package Medical Cannabis Business Formation
The full package incorporation includes incorporating your medical marijuana business as well as preparing the documents you need to run your business in full compliance with state law. Because you are eager to start your business, a two-week turnaround time on preparation is guaranteed.

Landlord/Tenant Representation: preparing and negotiating leases to protect both the landlord and the tenant as well as representation in unlawful detainer actions

Representation during zoning inspections by local authorities such as neighborhood code compliance officers.

Advise potential investors on permissible investment structures.

Draft and prepare contracts, policies and procedures, employee procedures for currently established collectives

Review and analyze business plans and models including emerging opportunities in the industry such as cannabis tourism, private clubs, and private events.

Political advocacy and public relations to help build a positive image for your medical marijuana business in the community

Remember, the legal landscape of cannabis laws is ever changing. It is wise to retain an attorney in order to remain up to date on the most current state of affairs in the cannabis industry.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that marijuana remains a Schedule I Drug and is considered illegal for all purposes by the Federal Government. The legal counsel and documents we provide are related solely to assist in compliance with the laws of the state of California.

Day- to- day operation of a lawful cultivation, delivery service or brick-and-mortar establishment, including internal control measures, and safety procedures in cultivating, transporting and dispensing cannabis

Land Use regulations, local zoning, and permitting matters

Tax issues as they relate specifically to the medical marijuana industry

Proper record keeping with an emphasis on ethics and transparency

Risk assessment as it relates to potential criminal and civil consequences and current enforcement patterns

Information relating to production of edibles and other marijuana infused products, including labeling, dosage, testing and brand protection

Strategic advise and counsel as it relates to current policy and legislation at the state and local level

Prepare and file your Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation

Assistance securing Sellers Permits and EIN number from the IRS

Prepare Corporate Bylaws and Minutes from your first meeting of the Board of Directors

Membership Intake Policies & Procedures

Membership Agreements & Members Rules and Regulations

Transportation Agreement

Employment Agreement

Cultivation Agreement

Cultivation Rules & Regulations

Referral Guide to other trusted marijuana professionals and services such as CPAs, Criminal Defense Attorneys,